tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925606367227514818.post5308287728510997110..comments2024-03-27T15:36:10.416-07:00Comments on Film Reviews from Two Guys in the Dark: Cloud AtlasKen Burke; Pat Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18358623927080966157noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925606367227514818.post-34309210140523630872012-11-14T13:32:16.513-08:002012-11-14T13:32:16.513-08:00Hi rj, thanks for your thoughtful comments. You&#...Hi rj, thanks for your thoughtful comments. You're bringing a bit more clarity to the seeming intentions of this film than did the several directors and screenwriters, although I'll acknowledge that multiple hands steering the vehicle make it hard to stay consistently on course. <br /><br />You identify the most hopeful aspects of this vast, complicated, multi-episodic narrative in ways that give our readers useful insights into viewing this film for the first time or on a return trip to find better comprehension of its many intriguing parts. <br /><br />Thanks for your contributions to this cinematic exploratory enterprise from Two (mostly one) Guys in the Dark.Ken Burke; Pat Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18358623927080966157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925606367227514818.post-63998674343873460342012-11-14T13:11:56.014-08:002012-11-14T13:11:56.014-08:00Another excellent review offering fresh insights a...Another excellent review offering fresh insights and theories that help pull this extended multi-generation story together. I found it to be an entertaining production (in some ways similar to the Hunger Games) even though the breadth of this effort could have made for a good trilogy or mini-series. <br /><br />To me, it seemed to employ a semi-Buddist or Hindu reincarnation theme, complete with new generations who progress in their path one way or the other, sometimes with recollections of past lives. Some of the generations were shown to be direct descendants as evidenced by consistent birthmarks on a few of the characters. <br /><br />Even if eastern religious philosophy was the path, Tom Hank's future "primitive" character certainly was a strong believer in a mortal's religious "teachings" and was haunted by the prospect of a devil who was also well dramatized. The human initiated "religious doctrines" almost drove Hanks to eliminating his future with Berry and their subsequent children. Obviously there were many such turning points throughout the film which add interest and mystery to this tale. Clearly a good enough production to warrant a second look.rjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025728540081089210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925606367227514818.post-12633754927807747512012-11-05T23:52:14.084-08:002012-11-05T23:52:14.084-08:00Hey, Whoompa_1, thanks for the nice comments. Thi...Hey, Whoompa_1, thanks for the nice comments. This was not an easy film to write about but it still has a lot of delightful aspects to see on a big screen. We appreciate your attention to our reviews.Ken Burke; Pat Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18358623927080966157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925606367227514818.post-70852659978749118722012-11-05T23:41:44.825-08:002012-11-05T23:41:44.825-08:00Hi Ken, as always this is a great review, and a th...Hi Ken, as always this is a great review, and a thoroughly enjoyable read. I am looking forward to seeing this movie.Whoompa_1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07380349933259053591noreply@blogger.com